On the Sony alpha Japan web site they created a section on lens design and production called “alpha Plant Tour” and “The G Spirit”. They have a lot of videos showing assembly, testing, right to shipping the product. Unfortunately (for me) it’s in Japanese but the videos alone are worth the visit. . ...

David, Have you seen the post on dpreview regarding the details of the A700 AF system by a Sony Korea tech? Very detailed stuff.... Korean link below. Richard http://www.slrclub.com/bbs/vx2.php?id=newproduct_sony&page=1&sn1=&sid1=&divpage=1&sn=off&sid=off&ss=on&sc=off...